COA 2016: Lateral vs crossed K-wire fixation for displaced supracondylar humeral fracture .
Management of displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus using lateral versus cross k-wires: a prospective randomized trial
52 paediatric patients with a displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus scheduled for K-wire fixation were randomized to either a lateral pin configuration or a crossed pin configuration. The purpose of this study to evaluate if lateral K-wire fixation offered non-inferior results regarding the loss of reduction when compared to crossed K-wire fixation. The quality of reduction was assessed using the change in Baumann's angle from immediately postoperatively to 3 weeks postoperative when pins were removed. The results demonstrated no significant difference between groups in the mean change in Baumann's angle during this period.
Unlock the Full ACE Report
You have access to 4 more FREE articles this month.
Click below to unlock and view this ACE Reports
Unlock Now
Critical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidencecontent for as little as $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
0 of 4 monthly FREE articles unlocked
